Once again the clock is ticking and time may be up for TikTok in the US. In an effort to protect citizens from dangers posed by the sharing of personal data stemming from the platform’s Chinese owner, a ban may go into effect in mid-January 2025. If the ban succeeds beauty and fragrance brands will be scrambling to maintain social media exposure.

So often the category of “niche fragrance” has been a source of contention in our sector. In this quick video, vlogger Justin Copeland talks about the definition of niche and how it has evolved over time. Is the term to broad? How can we simplify and clarify?

With the fastest growing search interest, year over year, matcha is the perfumista’s darling. The cosy, calming tea note is the latest note to go viral with it’s own #MatchaPerfume hashtag. What’s behind the buzz? Find out in this article.

Fragrance may be on everyone’s gift giving list this holiday season, according to consumer data source, Circana. Whether driven by #PerfumeTok or a residual positive after effect of the pandemic, fragrance continues to ride a positive wave as consumers clamor for brands running the gamut from mass to artisan.

As a complement to this week’s article on the Middle Eastern approach to Perfumery, here is a look at the way fragrance was made and used in ancient Egypt. A temporary exhibit in Cairo used AI technology to create an immersive experience for visitors to learn about the role fragrance played in ancient Egypt. They’ve even reconstructed several scents for visitors to smell.

Industry data shows South Korea is a growing fragrance market where niche brands are highly sought out. Consumers indulge in these small luxuries and are still favoring international brands since the local ones lack expertise. However, this can change so the opportunity to build brand loyalty is now.

China has long been seen as the golden opportunity for market expansion, but with average price points declining, what does it mean for artistic perfumery? Success lies in the strategy, and the current climate points to price sensitivity as a key issue in a market torn between international and domestic players.

What we’re looking for in a scent can be hard to verbalize sometimes. Now along comes an AI-powered fragrance finder that goes about things differently. The award-winning technology aims to help people put into words what they’re looking for in a fragrance while offering an immersive experience.